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NOV. 30-DEC. 5 | 8 SHOWS! Broadway Supporters: Bob & Becky Alexander Friends of Broadway Broadway Series Sponsor: Media Support: Additional support provided by Cynthia Coughlin and Billie Jo Starr STEP INSIDE A WORLD OF PURE IMAGINATION! BEST AVAILABILITY TUES, WED & THUR EVENING AND THUR MATINEE. Show Sponsor: 4 WHAT'S UP! NOVEMBER 21-27, 2021 Miss USA Continued From Page 3 Among her opportunities as Miss Arkansas USA, Stephanie Barber got to travel to Cancun for an official Miss USA retreat at Nizuc Resort and Spa, where she is pictured with Miss Hawaii USA. Founded in 1952, the Miss Universe Organization is "a global, inclusive organization that celebrates women of all cultures and backgrounds and empowers them to realize their goals through experiences that build self-confidence and create opportunities for success." Some 10,000 women internationally compete every year in the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA events. If Barber wins Miss USA 2021, she will become the second Miss USA from Arkansas. Terri Utley of Cabot was crowned Miss USA in 1982. (Courtesy Photo/Stephanie Barber) and directors prepared me for all aspects of competition. I've perfected my walk, drilled interview questions, and designed a fantastic wardrobe that I cannot wait to share. I practice for all phases of competition daily. My faith is really important to me, so I always pray before interviews that shows through me. For the hot topic political questions, I listen to four to five news podcasts a day. Q. What is your fitness regimen like? I love to work out, and I'm so thankful that pageantry has introduced me to such a healthy lifestyle. I work out at the gym five or six days a week, and I also love to kick box! I'm cautious to avoid processed food and focus on eating lots of greens and protein. This can be tricky when I'm on the road, so I always have a pack of almonds with me! FAYETTEVILLE Q. What are you most excited about? And what are you most nervous about? I'm most excited about hearing "Arkansas, Stephanie Barber" as I walk across the Miss USA stage! I'm beyond proud to represent this state. I don't like to focus too much on the things that could make me nervous, but there are always those last-minute things like my gown not fitting that I try not to think about! Q. What have you learned so far this year that you will never forget? I've learned a lot about myself that I know will benefit me for years to come, but I've truly understood the importance of doing small things with great love. It's not always grand, but I've learned that it's in the little moments that I form some of my most profound connections. It's taught me to be kinder to myself to focus on serving where I can with what I can. I've been so touched by so many people, but I'll never forget a conversation I had with two fifth-grade girls at a school in Central Arkansas. They both told me that they too have dyslexia and that my story inspired them to not give up on themselves. My one goal was to be the role model I didn't have as a child, so that moment was humbling.